Military Administrative Separation Boards: A Quick Guide
Facing an administrative separation board can be a stressful and uncertain time for U.S. military service members. This board, also known as an ad-sep board, reviews the circumstances surrounding a service member’s potential discharge and decides the outcome, which may range from retaining the service member to separating them under various conditions. A less-than-honorable discharge… Read More
Military Discharge Characterizations: A Quick Guide
For anyone who has served in the military, understanding the different types of military discharges is essential, especially when it comes to accessing veteran benefits and future employment opportunities. Each type of discharge reflects a service member’s conduct, performance, and circumstances surrounding their separation from service. Here, we’ll break down the different types of military… Read More
Why You Should Consider Hiring a Lawyer for Your Military Discharge Upgrade
If you’re a former service member seeking an upgrade to your military discharge status, you may already know that the process can be complex, time-consuming, and emotionally taxing. A successful discharge upgrade can open doors to better employment opportunities, healthcare benefits, and other essential veteran resources. However, navigating the legal steps on your own can… Read More
Private Travis King is Back. Now What?
I’ve given a few interviews related to Private King, but those are always fleeting and never address legal issues in the depth they deserve. For this reason, I’m writing this post. If you’re reading this, you probably have a working knowledge of the basics of Private Travis King. He is the US Army soldier who… Read More
Military Discharge Upgrade Notes, March 2023
Here are a few recent observations about the current status of military discharge upgrade cases.
Discharge Review Board Changes Since COVID
(Note: This article is current as of March 15, 2023. However, board processes may change in the future.) The various service discharge review boards have changed since 2020. Before COVID, veterans had to plan to travel to the Washington, DC area for personal appearance hearings. Some exceptions were made for video teleconferences, but the rule… Read More
Military Investigations: Let’s Talk About It
I spend a lot of time talking about discharge upgrades, but let’s turn to an area of the law that doesn’t get enough love: military investigations. These come in many forms. The most noteworthy are criminal investigations. Those make for good movies. However, in the military, there’s a far more common form of investigation: command… Read More
Military Discharge Upgrades – Summer 2022 Update
Just a few updated notes on the military discharge upgrade process. Personal Appearance Hearings: The several services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force) continue to evolve their processes for personal appearances. Historically, these hearings have been in person, and an applicant and military discharge counsel would travel to the board’s location… Read More
San Antonio Military Lawyer
One of our favorite cities is San Antonio, Texas. Rich in history and culture, it earned recognition as Military City, USA. We love that. It is home to a significant number of servicemembers from all branches of the US Military, and we are proud to provide them with legal representation and assistance. While we do… Read More
Discharge Upgrades: Why do I have to fight?
A lot of veterans ask why they must fight for their discharge upgrade. This is a valid question, especially when one believes that they deserve an upgrade. Here are a few points related to this. The burden of proof is on you. Once you are discharged from the military, any review board presumes that you… Read More